Livermore Teacher Named Alameda County Teacher Of The Year

LIVERMORE, CA — A fifth grade teacher at Lawrence Elementary School, has been recognized as an Alameda County Office of Education Teacher of the Year. Dayana Albornoz joins 19 teachers across the county recognized for their dedication and excellence. Albornoz will be recognized with fellow Teacher of the Year nominees at ACOE’s 35th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts.

Albornoz has been at Lawrence for seven years, and has been teaching for 17 years. In addition to teaching, she has mentored LVJUSD colleagues through organizations like the Instructional Leadership Team and the Leader in Me Student Lighthouse Team. She has also helped mentor future educators through California State University East Bay’s aspiring educator program.

“Ms. Albornoz epitomizes the essence of effective teaching; fostering an environment where students flourish academically and personally. She empowers her students by encouraging them to take on leadership roles which instills a sense of responsibility and ownership over their education. Her classroom radiates positivity, cultivating a safe and supportive space where students feel motivated to excel,” Lawrence Principal Kristie Starkovich said in a statement.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to represent the beautiful community of Livermore as their Teacher of the Year,” Albornoz said in a statement. “Just as it takes a village to raise a child, this achievement reflects the collaborative efforts and support I have received from my colleagues to be honored at this level. I did not reach this milestone alone and would like to acknowledge my principal, fellow educators, and the exceptional teachers with whom I work daily. Together, we strive for excellence in education.”